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Carron Valley has potential to a mecca but they don't want to seem to add more trails.

Ideal place to progress all you skills. You'll have a blast going from the retro bike to a new e bike!😄

Yeah, I rode it in the winter afterwards. It's a different beast in the wet, especially that rock garden!.

Thanks for the heads up! I'll ll check them out next time I'm back.

Not a problem but I'd say Tarland trails 2 at pittendriach may be a better shout

Thanks man👍🏻 It's a beautiful part of the world!

@@TheFlowingScotsman 🤗

Yeah, there is a tricky wee bit near the end that can catch you out. Hope it wasn't too bad.

Cheers, man. Yeah, definitely one of my favourite beaches and nicely off the beaten track.

That was my previous bike. A YT Jeffsey.

Thanks for the tip, mate. I'll do a bit more exploring and check it out next time👍🏻

Thanks, mate! I felt I needed another crack at it to do it justice. Hopefully, I will catch up with you next year up North somewhere 👍🏻

Thanks man! It was good to ride with someone else. Keeps you focused and off the brakes a tad more😅

Thanks mate! I tend to go through long phases of not using Strava. I didn't record this one but I parked at the junction of Gobhig and headed up a short distance before heading round to the right towards Leosobhal and then all the way up the shoulder to the top. Here's a strava link to one from last year which finished on Leosobhal.which may be a better route as it leads to the same shoulder. I've also attached a link to longer video for this ride on RUclips below it videostrava.app.link/xSTJrlLB1ub ruclips.net/video/RoONHrMXtcE/видео.html

@@TheFlowingScotsman cheers for that, enjoying your vids. Just watched the ride round Tolsta head. Got family there and always thought it would be a cool explore.

@@CollydugYT You're welcome. The coastal rides are a nice change especially if you get the weather.

Thanks mate much appreciated! There are so many possibilities to make your own unique descent there. The scenery was worth the effort alone.🙌🏼

Cheers Neil. I think you would have had a field day with your trials riding skilsl👍🏻

Thanks Rhett! Sharing the mountain with Sheep, Stags and Eagles and never saw another living soul all day. I had twice as much footage as I was following the Stags rutting near Tiorga Mor and watching the Golden Eagles soaring over rhe hils but decided to cut it down to the ride only before it turned into a wildlife programme 😅

Thanks Robert, it was a great day out on the bike. Always good when a plan comes together👌🏻

Even better in real life. I loved just making up my own route down the mountain and fortunately it worked out!

No it's near Dallas in Moray. They are superb and I only sampled a couple of them. Definitely worth a visit.

Cheers dude. Staying up near Glenlivet next year for a week’s mtb holiday so will go and check them out

Yeah that would work as it's only half an hour North of Glenlivet.

Thanks mate, glad you and your boy enjoy them! You are righ,t this place has all the good stuff👍🏻

Thanks mate👍🏻it's comments like this that make me realise I should start saving for an e bike😂

Thanks man, much appreciated 👍🏻 All valid points made there. More descents per ride with fresher legs, can't argue with that!

Definitely you'll have a blast mate!👊🏻

There is a detailed map and guide to the trails including the climb at the start or failing that Trailforks, Strava, Komoot All trails etc should keep most people right👍🏻

@@TheFlowingScotsman architrave. We finally found where we were going .. middle earth is awsome ..... dallas trails this coming Thursday.

@@jamesSmith-bn3ud Great! Dallas is fantastic. Start with the reds as there is some seriously steep stuff there.

Cheers glad you enjoyed it! . Turns out it was coming from the seatpost. The pursuit of the silent bike continues 😄

Thank you, much appreciated mate! Yes, it's a lovely part of the country. Looking forward to riding it again and a few others I didn't have time for on my next visit.

Thanks mate! Just found your channel and subbed 👊🏻

@@TheFlowingScotsman Thanks buddy 🤩🙏

Cheers mate! Yeah it's got a good variety of trails and the builders definitely know what they are doing👌🏻

@@TheFlowingScotsman Yeah my friend does some building there - he did the section from View Rock Descent that you missed when Neil went the other way 😅

@@garioch_gravel_rider7376 Yeah I think I took the tourist route there😂

@@TheFlowingScotsman 😂😂

Yeah hats off to all involved! Looking forward to getting back there and trying the rest out at some point. Good to know I'm not the only one messing up those sections😂

Yeah that was a fair slam and back slide! Same here Neil, it was a good craic riding with you👍🏻

Cheers Rhett! Yes they are top class👌🏻

Cheers dude 👍🏻

Yes in my opinion the 29er rolls over rougher terrain better than the last 27.5 I had. The slight downside is less maneuverability in tighter sections but I've got used to the way it handles. Mullets seem to be more popular now which seem to blend the advantages of both but I've never had one so can't properly comment about them yet. If you can get a demo of the different set ups and see how you get on. If anyone else could comment with their experience that would maybe help you decide which one would suit you best. Either way it will handle better than a Raleigh Chopper😅

@@TheFlowingScotsman Brilliant thanks will hold off on the Chopper for now then

@@roberttobin194 Noice! It's still better for giving backies and wheelies though😄

Thanks Robert! There should be another new trail ready soon that was closed off when I was there. Let me know what it's like if you get to ride it.👍🏻

Ah that would have been better. Thanks for the advice I'll do that next time👍🏻

No I had a ride planned in Contin the next day and wanted to keep my legs fresh but I regret not riding it now. Next time I'll definitely do HBR and Mastermind together.

@@TheFlowingScotsman yep. That’s what I did , both the same day.. was knackered after though. The ride / push up to Mastermind is a killer

@@Paulmtb I dont feel so bad about taking the easier climb at Aboyne now 😆

Nice one Neil! Good luck, keep it pinned 👊🏻

Thanks Andy! The next part is up in Contin with @invertrialsbiker showing me around his local trails. These trails are something else! That one will go live next Thursday :}

Thanks very much mate. I'm glad you enjoy it👊🏻

Thanks very much mate! I'm always a bit pushed for time and it looks like technology is providing a solution. Thanks for the info👍🏻

Thanks guys👊🏻 This descent merited the full kit!

Thanks Neil!👊🏻 That's just what I was looking for. Looks like I better start saving then😅

Thanks Neil👊🏻 Had a blast today! cheers for showing me around 👍🏻

Nice one mate. You'll have a blast!👍🏻

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!👍🏻